Telemedicine is a way of telecommunication using technology like cellphone, tablets, or computers which connect a patient virtually to their provider in a secured platform to get the treatment.
Benefits of Telemedicine
No travel time to the clinic, waiting room or any cost
No limitation due to health condition
Prevent spread of contagious illness in the waiting room.
Get treatment whenever or wherever you are
Allow easy access to the healthcare from the comfort of your home
Limitations of Telemedicine
Not all health conditions are treatable during tele visit due to lack of physical examinations.
Patients need a smart phone, tablet or computer with webcam as well as reliable internet connection for video chat.